Home
Back

2008-2009 Season

 

 

Fall Production – “big - the musical”

The stage musical adaptation of Tom Hanks' hit film of the same name tells the story of a 12-year-old boy, Josh Baskin, who grows up overnight after being granted a wish by a "Zoltar Speaks" machine at a carnival. At first, he finds his new-found freedom "kewl"; but being a kid trapped inside an adult's body is not all that it's cracked up to be. With the aid of his best friend, Josh must cope with the problems of adulthood while trying to locate another "Zoltar" machine so that he can wish himself back into being a kid again.

 

 

 

 

The Auditions:

Dates:

September 10 and 11 from 4 to 6pm at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook, Illinois.

Ages
Auditions are open to both Northbrook residents and nonresidents in grades 6-10. There are great roles for both boys and girls.

The Rehearsals:

Casts, Days & Times

Cast A: Sundays, 2-6:30pm and Mondays, 4-6pm

Cast B: Sundays, 2-6:30pm and Tuesdays, 4-6pm

Cast C: Sundays, 2-6:30pm and Wednesdays, 4-6pm

Cast D: Sundays, 2-6:30pm and Thursdays, 4-6pm

 

 

Rehearsals begin September 14.

 

 The Performances:

 

Cast A: Saturday, December 6st at 12:30 and 4:00 p.m.

Cast B: Sunday, December 13th at 12:30 and 4:00 p.m.

Cast C: Saturday, December 14th at 12:30 p.m. and 4:00p.m.

Cast D: Sunday, December 20th at 12:30 p.m. and 4:00p.m.

 

 *Note: Each cast performs twice on these dates.

Audition Information:

Auditions
All who try out must participate in acting, dancing and singing. For the acting audition, scenes are drawn from the show's script. Reading partners are assigned and time is given to rehearse the reading. Assistant directors are available to give help as well. For the singing audition, a prepared song and sheet music (in the proper key) for the piano accompaniment are required. For the dance audition, you will learn and perform a short routine in the style of the show. Please come dressed in comfortable clothes (no jeans) and jazz shoes (no street shoes or character shoes). All who are cast must pay a $209 participation fee (Northbrook residents: $215) to help partially defray production costs. "big - the musical" is directed by Dr. Gregory C. Dennhardt.

All Who Are Auditioning
Northbrook Theatre Children's Company employs multiple casting of all roles. When auditioning please Indicate as many casts for which you are available on the audition form (Cast A: Sunday and Monday, Cast B: Sunday and Tuesday, Cast C: Sunday and Wednesday, Cast D: Sunday and Thursday). This will enable the production staff to be as flexible In casting and will Increase your chances of landing a role.

Ticket Information :

Seating & Prices
All seats are reserved priced at $8.00 paid-in-advance, $10.00 at-the-door and online. Call 847-291-2367 for seats.

For Information or Reservations

To purchase tickets for this event, call (847) 291-2367. Tickets purchased over the phone are by credit card only. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. To reserve your tickets in person, stop by the Performing Arts Office Monday-Friday between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Tickets and choice seats may also be purchased online in advance at www.northbrooktheatre.org with a credit card. There is a small convenience fee attached to online purchases. On the day of performance, tickets can be purchased at the box office. The box office opens a half hour before performance. We accept all major credit cards.

Questions:
Call the Performing Arts Office at (847) 291-2367 during business hours, Monday-Friday,10-4pm.

Spring Production -

AUDITIONS JANUARY 7 and 8

Contact the Webmaster